#78B8BE Hex Color
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This dusty cyan carries a cool, muted energy perfect for modern interfaces. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works well as a grounding background color that remains easy on the eyes. Use it with dark gray text for excellent readability. The hex code for this shade is #78b8be, which pairs unexpectedly well with deep terracotta accents to create a balanced, contemporary palette.
Questions about #78b8be
What is #78b8be in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #78b8be is rgb(120, 184, 190), in HSL hsl(185, 35%, 61%) and in CMYK 37%, 3%, 0%, 25%.
What colors pair well with #78b8be?
This muted cyan works beautifully alongside deep terracotta for a modern, earthy contrast. For neutral pairing, use dark charcoal or soft off-whites to maintain the color's sophisticated, desaturated feel without overwhelming the palette.
Is #78b8be readable on white or black?
#78b8be has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.39:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.